Intervenants

  • Dominique van Gruisen
    Dominique van Gruisen
    CEO of Innexo BV

    With over 15 years of experience in the cannabis industry and biotech, Mr. van Gruisen leads Innexo, a contract research testing station for medical cannabis propagation, cultivation and post-harvest processing.

  • Rod Kight
    Rod Kight
    Attorney, Author & Advocate at Kight Law Office, PC

    Rod is a cannabis business attorney based in North Carolina and Mexico, representing global cannabis businesses. He authored « Cannabis Business Law » and created the « Source Rule » for the hemp market. Rod advises executives, is involved in high-profile legal cases, and advocates for medical cannabis after using it during cancer treatment.

  • Aleksandra Vujinović
    Aleksandra Vujinović
    Attorney at Law & Founding Partner at Lito Law Academy GmbH

    Aleksandra Vujinovic is an attorney specializing in cannabis law, as well as corporate and commercial law. She advises companies and investors on (inter)national transactions and is a Founding Partner of the Lito Law Academy, where she teaches about the establishment and operation of cannabis clubs.

  • Susanne Pech
    Susanne Pech
    Counsel | Attorney at CMS Hasche Sigle

    Life science lawyer Susanne Pech advises pharmaceutical, medical device, and consumer goods companies on unfair competition, advertising (Heilmittelwerbegesetz), product liability, and medical law. She represents clients in court and handles regulatory issues related to medical/recreational cannabis and CBD products.

  • Daniel Kruse
    Daniel Kruse
    CEO of Synbiotic SE, President of EIHA

    Daniel Kruse – a German hemp pioneer with around 30 years of experience in the hemp and cannabis sector and a successful founder of several companies. As CEO of SYNBIOTIC SE, a leading European hemp and cannabis group, and President of the European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA), Kruse is a key advocate for the destigmatization of hemp.

  • Alexander Rieg
    Alexander Rieg
    Consultant & Owner AR Pharma Consulting

    With more than 20 years of experience in healthcare management, I was one of the first entrepreneurs in Germany to set up a wholesale business for medical cannabis in 2017. Since 2020, I’ve been advising pharmaceutical and healthcare companies as an independent consultant on regulatory, sales and market-related topics and have held various management positions.

  • Jörg Meyer-Brenken
    Jörg Meyer-Brenken
    Head of Sales at Cannavigia

    Jörg is a lighting engineer (Dipl.-Ing.) with nearly 20 years of experience at OSRAM and Fluence. He has extensive international project experience, delivering innovative lighting solutions across sectors. For the past 8 years, he has specialized in horticultural lighting, particularly cannabis cultivation, enhancing plant growth and optimizing yields. He now drives and coordinates global sales at Vigia.

  • Omar Khan
    Omar Khan
    Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer at High Tide Inc.

    Omar is a seasoned cannabis industry expert with over 20 years of experience in political and communications strategy. He previously led the National Cannabis Sector at a global communications firm, working with producers and retailers to influence policy. Omar has served as Chief of Staff to multiple Ontario Ministers.

  • Leon J. Braun
    Leon J. Braun
    Managing Director at alephSana

    Our society needs holistic therapeutic approaches that harness the power of natural active ingredients. I strive to take one step in the right direction every day to help make this vision a reality.

  • Amber Lengacher
    Amber Lengacher
    Cannabis Business Attorney at Kight Law Office, PC

    Amber D. Lengacher began her cannabis law journey in 2016 while in law school. She worked at Vicente LLP, serving cannabis and hemp clients in licensing, compliance, and corporate governance. In 2020, Amber joined Trulieve Cannabis Corp., aiding in a historic merger. She founded her consulting firm, Purple Circle, in 2022, focusing on equity and accessibility in emerging industries.

  • Marcel Riggs
    Marcel Riggs
    Director Business Development Europe at Aurora Europe

    Based in Germany, Marcel Riggs, is the Business Development Lead for Aurora in Europe. As a specialist in consumer goods sales, he is growing the markets outside of Germany for one of the most profitable cannabis companies in the world.

  • Maren Krings
    Maren Krings
    Photographer, Climate Impact Storyteller

    Maren Krings is a Climate Impact Storyteller leveraging her expertise in photography, content writing, and keynote speaking to highlight the potential of hemp for climate resilience and social justice.

  • Timo Bongartz
    Timo Bongartz
    CEO at Cannavigia

    Timo is an experienced business innovator with over 15 years of experience in digital, horticulture, and cannabis industries. As the CEO at Cannavigia, he promotes sustainable growth through software and consulting solutions. With an MBA from the University of Applied Sciences in Munich and a focus on sustainability, Timo is shaping the future of these sectors.

  • Thomas Hauk
    Thomas Hauk
    Founder of Hauk Consultancy

    Thomas Hauk is an entrepreneur and consultant with over 10 years of experience in the Medtech industry. He co-founded a medical cannabis company in 2019 and has been an active member of the BvCW. As an advocate for legalization and an activist with the DHV, he has been involved in the legislative process. He has also worked in the pharmaceutical wholesale industry for medical cannabis.

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